Art-a-Whirl
May 15-17
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Sparcle
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Sparcle is so much more than a free bicycle lending library during Art-a-Whirl. Join us in the garage Saturday evening after 6:00pm for bike lighting. We ride out at sunset! Surprises abound! (This year's theme is DISCO COWBOY!)
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Every Thursday 5:30pm
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Eyes on the Street
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Join our weekly group walk to activate Central Ave, be a visible presence for our neighbors, (and sometimes pick up trash). Our Central Ave mile has served a lot of purposes lately, but mostly it is an opportunity to show up for our community.
"Eyes on the street," is Jane Jacobs' idea that a street bustling with neighbors is a safer, more comfortable space for neighbors.
Meet at Recovery Bike Shop at 5:30pm.
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Every Sunday 9am
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Free Antifascist Yoga
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Self-care is activism. Sustainable action takes long term commitment and effort. All of that starts with taking care of ourselves. Join us at 9am every Sunday at Recovery Bike Shop before Coffee (Outside). All skill and fitness levels welcome. Bring your own mat.
We take donations for our yoga instructors, but please don’t feel obligated to pay. Showing up is a contribution. Being present with your community has an impact. We are setting the example of healthy habits for everyone around us.
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Every Sunday 10am
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Coffee (Outside)
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Come have coffee with us and meet Northeast Minneapolis! New Northeast location every week. No agenda, just our informal weekly gathering to start the week off with friends. Check Instagram for this week's destination. Bring your own coffee, but there are always treats to share.
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Wednesdays
6:00pm
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Sociable Ride
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Join Recovery Bike Shop at Sociable Cider Werk's weekly social ride. Gather at 6:00pm. Easy paced ride departs at 6pm. Well supported. No drop. Just a great way to explore the city with good people.
This ride is mostly on bicycle infrastructure and loops for about ten miles. Free cider and conversation back at Sociable after the ride.
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By Appointment
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The Grocery Run (Route Planning)
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We're piloting a program to build individual routes for riders in Northeast. Build confidence with personalized, accompanied practice rides on city streets. Pick any 2 spots in NE, like your house and the grocery store. We'll plan the route and ride together at your pace.
Studies show that most people are confined to cars out of fear and would ride more if they felt safer. And since we all enjoy riding more when more people enjoy riding, we offer the Grocery Run as a confidence boosting bike ride.
Practice hand signals. Talk about riding etiquette. Perform a safety check. Review riding and traffic laws. Ask questions. Get answers.
These rides are slow, patient, boring, and involve frequent stops. Join us!
IMPORTANT: The number one thing that makes people more comfortable is other riders. If people see you ride, it inspires others to ride!
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1st & 3rd Tues
7-9pm
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DIY Night
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Free bicycle repair! You do the work, we show you how. Use our tools. Use our shop. Mechanics on duty. Get your questions answered. Hang out. Free! No experience necessary! Also, we love volunteers!
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Self-Guided
Walking Tour
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On the Block: Art
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Central and Lowry has a bunch of great art from local artists. You just have to know where to look! Look here! This is a self-guided walking tour and a great way to learn about the neighborhood.
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Any Time
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The Great Northeast Scavenger Hunt
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The 30 Days of Biking Scavenger Hunt celebrates (and supports) the amazing local businesses of Northeast. Look for our daily Instagram posts from April 2024 and check in at 5 checkpoints to earn this year's merit patch (at left). Click for details.
Originally executed in April of 2024, you can still earn a patch by hitting just 5 of checkpoints. Scroll back through our Instagram feed to April 2024 to see all 30 checkpoints.
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Any Time
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Great Northeast Mural Hunt
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This scavenger hunt celebrates the new murals installed by the Northeast Mpls Chamber of Commerce on Central Ave. Look for our daily Instagram posts for April 2023 and check in at 5 checkpoints to earn this merit patch (at left). Click for details.
Originally executed in April of 2023, the murals are still available and you can still earn a patch by hitting just 5 of them. Scroll back through our Instagram feed to April 2023 to see all 30 checkpoints.
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Any Time
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Great Northeast Before and After Scavenger Hunt
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Kind of like a 30 chapter story on how Northeast became Northeast. Follow the journey from the native American tribes that lived here for the last 10,000 years all the way up to how Recovery Bike Shop ended up on the block today.
Originally executed in September of 2021, the checkpoints are still available and you can still earn a patch by hitting just 5 of them. Scroll back through our Instagram feed to September 2021 to see all 30 checkpoints.
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Any Time
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Great Northeast Antisocial Scavenger Hunt
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A celebration of the 30 best spots (in our humble opinion) in Northeast Minneapolis. The murals and sculptures. The bridges and buildings. The landmarks and businesses. It's all here!
Originally executed during 30 Days of Biking 2020, the checkpoints are still available and you can still earn a patch by hitting just 5. Scroll through our Instagram feed back to April 2020 to see all 30 checkpoints.
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April 2022 (EXPIRED)
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Great Northeast Merit Patch Challenge - Lowry Ave NE
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The redevelopment of Lowry Ave NE is a once in a generation oportunity to reshape our neighborhood. We're hosting twice daily commutes during 30 Days of Biking (April) to raise awareness of the planning that is going to change our community for decades to come. Join us and help put bike lanes on the map (not a sure thing).
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